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SUMMARY:The Foundation for the Future II conference
DESCRIPTION:The Finnish Association for the Advancement of Families with Children will organize the Foundation for the Future II conference on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026 in Helsinki. This year’s theme is Education in Transition – How Do We Support Families with Children? \nThe conference brings together decision-makers\, experts\, organizations and other promoters of the well-being of families with children to discuss what children need in a changing society and how parenting and families can be supported in the Finland of the future. Society\, working life\, technology and the everyday lives of families are changing rapidly. At the same time\, questions about the safe growth of children\, the coping skills of parents and the support families need are becoming increasingly topical. \nEducation in transition\nThe keynote speaker at the conference is child psychiatrist Jari Sinkkonen \, who will examine children’s growth and what children need in a changing society. \nThe program will also feature other Finnish and European speakers\, highlight the everyday perspectives of families with children\, and hold a panel discussion on the future of child and family policy. The conference is a continuation of last year’s conference\, which published the Care Manifesto . \nA more detailed program can be found here \nTowards the Foundation for the Future 2026 Declaration\nThe aim of the conference is to build a common vision on how Finnish society can strengthen parenthood\, support the well-being of families with children\, and ensure a safe growing environment for every child in changing times. \nThe event will present the Foundation for the Future 2026 Declaration \, which brings together key messages and recommendations to support future child and family policy. \nSign up\nTime: Wednesday 23 September 2026\, 12:00–14:00\nCoffee service: from 11:30\nLocation: Citizens’ Information\, Pikkuparlamentti\, Arkadiankatu 3 00100\, Helsinki \nRegistration for the event is now open. \nRegistrations and inquiries: Roberta Fabritius\, info@lape.fi \nThe event is organized by the Finnish Association of Families with Children together with FEFAF and the Finnish Homemakers Association .
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-foundation-for-the-future-ii-conference/
LOCATION:Kansalaisinfo Pikkuparlamentii\, Arkadiankatu 3\, Helsinki\, 00101\, Finland
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